Theres no solid fill in this heart at all. Its built entirely from multiple curved satin lines that flow from the bottom tip upward and outward, following the heart contour at every level, so the whole shape reads as a set of nested curves. The closer you look the more the lines feel like they have motion to them, almost like a fan or a fingerprint. All one colour and honestly that constraint is what makes it work.
5 sizes running from 1.51 inches up to 5.51 inches wide, stitches go 2,846 on the tiny end and reach 12,963 on the big one. Density is 492 which is moderate. Tearaway handles the smaller sizes fine on stable wovens like cotton twill or denim. Pop a soft cutaway behind the larger 4-5 inch hoops so those satin curves dont lift at the ends when the hoop releases.
Wilcom did the digitising and the hardest part was keeping all those flowing lines evenly spaced at every size without any of them bunching near the top lobes of the heart where the curve changes direction. One customer last month told me she stitched the 4 inch version in navy on an oatmeal canvas tote and it looked like a print she paid a lot for. Use high quality rayon thread on this one, the satin lines show the thread lustre more than a dense fill would. Slow the machine down a little on the curve sections.
Pair it with a simple fabric in white, cream, or navy. Skip busy patterned textiles because the line detail needs a clear background to read. Hoop flat, use a medium cutaway for larger sizes, and let the curves do the work.
What people are using this design for
A starting point. The design works for plenty more than just this list, this is what folks have stitched it onto most.
- valentines day tote bags with a modern graphic heart in a bold colourStitch the 5.51 inch version in red on a white canvas tote for a bold valentines day graphic bag.
- Shirt and blouse chest embroidery for a minimal romantic detailUse the 3 inch size on a cream blouse chest pocket in navy for a minimal and elegant everyday piece.
- Pillow covers for bedroom decor in a year-round love themeThe 4 inch version on a white cotton pillowcase in deep red looks clean and intentional for valentines linen.
- Handmade greeting card inserts on white cotton with stabiliser backingBack a piece of white cotton with tearaway, stitch the 2 inch version, then mount on a card for a handmade insert.
- Small hoop wall art in a 4 inch frame on white or cream linenStitch the 3 inch in red on cream linen and frame in a 5 inch hoop for a simple bedroom wall piece.
- Denim jacket patches in navy or black for everyday wearPop the 4 inch on a piece of black denim with cutaway backing and cut as a patch for a jacket.
- Gift pouches and fabric wrap bags for february holiday presentsUse the 1.51 inch size on a navy cotton pouch for a quick and personal valentines gift bag.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 1.51 × 1.31 in | 2,846 |
| 2.51 × 2.18 in | 4,911 |
| 3.51 × 3.05 in | 7,200 |
| 4.51 × 3.91 in | 9,848 |
| 5.51 × 4.78 in | 12,963 |
Files & Formats
Eight machine formats included in one zip. Whichever your machine reads, its in the pack.
Plus a color chart for thread matching. See full format guide.
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